Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albidoides
ID:
1321706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Tan & T.C.Hsu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 66: 38 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334160

Common Names

  • Gastrodia Albidoides
  • Albidoides Gastrodia
  • Albidoides

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Description

Gastrodia albidoides (also called White Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem and a single leaf. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia albidoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrodia albidoides has white flowers, small brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia albidoides can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gastrodia albidoides

Gastrodia albidoides is native to China and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.

Gastrodia albidoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia albidoides?

Gastrodia albidoides

What are the common names of Gastrodia albidoides?

White-flowered Gastrodia

What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia albidoides?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Gastrodia genus

Gastrodia fimbriata, Gastrodia major, Gastrodia punctata, Gastrodia similis, Gastrodia theana, Gastrodia tonkinensis, Gastrodia wuyishanensis, Gastrodia surcula, Gastrodia longitubularis, Gastrodia sabahensis, Gastrodia silentvalleyana, Gastrodia ballii, Gastrodia rwandensis, Gastrodia sui, Gastrodia albida, Gastrodia uraiensis, Gastrodia flexistyla, Gastrodia spatulata, Gastrodia abscondita, Gastrodia africana, Gastrodia angusta, Gastrodia appendiculata, Gastrodia arunachalensis, Gastrodia boninensis, Gastrodia callosa, Gastrodia celebica, Gastrodia confusa, Gastrodia crassisepala, Gastrodia crebriflora, Gastrodia crispa, Gastrodia cunninghamii, Gastrodia dyeriana, Gastrodia elata, Gastrodia entomogama, Gastrodia exilis, Gastrodia falconeri, Gastrodia flavilabella, Gastrodia fontinalis, Gastrodia gracilis, Gastrodia grandilabris, Gastrodia holttumii, Gastrodia lacista, Gastrodia madagascariensis, Gastrodia menghaiensis, Gastrodia minor, Gastrodia mishmensis, Gastrodia nipponica, Gastrodia papuana, Gastrodia peichatieniana, Gastrodia procera,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.